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Idea maker

25/05/2017 - BRUSSELS CAPITAL REGION
Idea Maker

Bringing the magic back to Brussels city centre- this is the crazy challenge that Atrium Brussels set itself, in order to boost the appeal of the city centre shopping districts in the aftermath of the Paris and Brussels attacks. This great project demonstrates the resilience of the people of Brussels, through a public call for projects. To kick things off? Creative and constructive evenings in each of the 10 shopping areas involved.  

“Why not hold an evening event in each of the 10 districts over the course of two weeks? ” Posters, flyers and email adverts enabled us to attract an average of 30 people per session, belonging to all generations and walks of life. Inspired by the Sense Fiction method developed by the organisation Make sense, and based on the principle of “solutions for problems”, the Idea Maker method immerses participants in an atmosphere of co-creation, reveals shared interests and generates many project ideas.  

These evenings gave rise to about one-hundred projects, which were posted on the online platform. Workshop participants enjoyed the opportunity for discussion and cooperation. More than just creating projects, these workshops were a genuine example of citizen engagement. We are all makers

 “That evening we were all committed to improving our district. It was an event filled with encounters, discussion and ideas! ”

Thomas Resident of the Vismet district